Lesson Plan
Facilitator Guide Fix the Problem
Students will follow the Stop–Think–Plan–Try problem-solving steps to generate at least two safe, win–win solutions and select one solution that meets group-agreed criteria.
Structured problem solving builds critical thinking, teamwork, and emotional regulation by guiding students to calmly identify options, weigh safety and fairness, and collaborate on win–win solutions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Regulation Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach 4-Step Problem-Solving Model
10 minutes
Step 3
Small-Group Scenario Practice
20 minutes
Step 4
Group Share-Out and Reflection
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Stop–Think–Plan–Try
Step 1: STOP
Step 2: THINK
Step 3: PLAN
Step 4: TRY
Model Scenario Walkthrough
Criteria for Good Solutions
You Can Do It!
Worksheet
Game
Discussion
